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Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
WA GOP Chair Walsh reacts to Trump assassination attempt, talks RNC security
(The Center Square) – Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh said the way former President Donald Trump responded to Saturday's assassination attempt secured his re-election. Walsh, who is also a state representative from Aberdeen, told The Center Square he was in Milwaukee, Wis., at a Brewers gamer, with other early arriving delegates to the Republican National Convention when he learned of the shooting at Trump rally in Butler, Pa. ...
Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest
In Coupeville, on Whidbey Island in Washington, people carrying curved metal digger sticks have fanned out across an open field. They’re seeking out wilted purple camas flowers in the foot-high prairie grasses so they can harvest the bulbs underneath. The sticks are reconstructions of a tool that Indigenous tribes...
Proposed Everett soccer stadium for Revolution "going to happen this time around," mayor believes
BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) -- It's a problem many New England cities can relate to - dwindling commercial revenues eroding the tax base as working from home empties out downtowns and inflation boosts business costs and prompts consumers to curb their spending. Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution.
2024 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 18 Honors
Matchweek 18 of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season featured a fourth straight win for Tacoma Defiance, a brace for Colorado Rapids 2 forward Antony Garcia, and a second-consecutive goalscoring performance for ATL UTD 2 full back Dominik Chong-Qui. Here's a look at the top-performing player, team, and Rising Star...
Poet Laureate of Port Townsend reads in Friday Harbor
Griffin Bay Bookstore is sponsoring a poetry reading with Conner Bouchard-Roberts in its Café Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor. Conner Bouchard-Roberts is a writer, publisher, and book designer. He owns a bookshop in Port Townsend—where he is currently serving as the inaugural Poet Laureate.
Bellingham man faces charges after threatening BPD officers and 911 dispatchers
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Bellingham man is in custody after threatening several law enforcement employees over the phone. Police spokesperson Megan Peters says the suspect called 911 late Saturday night and demanded to speak with a specific officer. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Stephen Findley, threatened to destroy...
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
BRIEF: Semi-truck turned over on Squalicum Way
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – No one was injured after a semi-truck driver rolled over in Bellingham late last week. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters told MyBellinghamNow that the driver was travelling along Squalicum Way on the morning of July 12. Peters says that the driver, identified only as a 64-year-old man, drove too fast through the area and overturned the semi near Roeder Avenue.
WA Carpool Cheaters Are Getting Creative With Passenger Dummies
Where do people get their nerve to disobey the rules of driving in the HOV lane?. It's unbelievable what Washington State Patrol Troopers may come across in their travels. I seriously wonder how many people get away with having fake passengers in their vehicle, just to be able to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is meant for buses, carpools, and vanpools. HOV lanes are for any vehicle with two or more people.
Following Trump shooting, Washington state politicians condemn violence and spread conspiracy theories
Political leaders in Washington state are responding to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. While many have condemned the violence, others have called its motivation into question. Jim Walsh, chair of the state GOP, said he learned of the shooting at a Milwaukee Brewers game. He was with a number of delegates and staff who’d arrived at the Republican National Convention early. RELATED: How the Trump rally shooting unfolded in photos “Needless to say, it was hard to pay attention to the game after that,” Walsh said.
$500 Stimulus Checks to 250,000 Residents: 5 States Launch Relief Programs Amid Ongoing Economic Recovery
In July 2024, several US states, including California and Michigan, are distributing monthly stimulus checks of up to $500 to residents, aiming to alleviate financial strain exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. July 2024 Stimulus Checks – States Provide Up to $500 Monthly to Ease Financial Burdens According to Marca, in July 2024, several states in […]
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